๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ, ๐ค๐ง ๐ก๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐๐จ๐๐ฉ๐? ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ ๐๐ช๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐จ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐-๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ, ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ค๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ฃ ๐ซ๐๐จ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ข๐๐ง๐จ.
Hi, Iโm an ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ with 6+ years of experience helping businesses improve Google rankings, increase organic traffic, and generate qualified leads through data-driven SEO strategies.
I specialize in Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, Local SEO, AEO, GEO, and AI SEO to help businesses grow visibility across both traditional search engines and modern AI-powered search platforms.
My approach focuses on real business growth, not just rankings. I work on improving website structure, search intent targeting, content optimization, indexing, Core Web Vitals, and authority building to increase traffic, conversions, and long-term search performance.
๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ:
โ Technical SEO Audits & Optimization
โ On-Page SEO & Content Optimization
โ Local SEO & Google Business Profile Optimization
โ Keyword Research & Search Intent Analysis
โ AI SEO, GEO & AEO Optimization
โ WordPress SEO & Shopify SEO
โ Internal Linking & Site Structure Optimization
โ SEO Strategy & Competitor Analysis
โ White-Hat Link Building
โ Core Web Vitals & Website Performance Optimization
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ:
โข Higher Google rankings
โข Increased organic traffic
โข More qualified leads & conversions
โข Better local search visibility
โข Long-term SEO growth
Iโve worked with businesses across multiple industries including SaaS, Local Businesses, E-commerce, Home Services, Agencies, Health & Fitness, Real Estate, Media, Coaching, and Service-Based Companies.
๐ ๐ง๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฒ:
Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Rank Math, Yoast SEO, and other advanced SEO tools.
I focus on clear communication, transparent reporting, and sustainable SEO strategies that support long-term business growth.
๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ, and Iโll review your SEO performance and identify opportunities to improve rankings, traffic, and visibility.
Link Building
Google Analytics
Off-Page SEO
On-Page SEO
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
SEO Strategy
Technical SEO
Local SEO
Search Engine Marketing
Backlink Analysis
SEO Content
Google My Business
Social Media Marketing
Google Ads
WordPress
SEO Writing
Christopher A.
Arlington, Virginia
$95/hr
4.9
129 jobs
Iโm Chris Abraham, a senior SEO consultant with deep experience in technical SEO, on-page SEO, AI SEO, GEO, AEO, indexing, site speed, schema, Google Search Console, WordPress, Yoast, Cloudflare, Bing Webmaster Tools, and full-stack website optimization.
I help clients fix the problems that usually sit underneath vague complaints like โour traffic dropped,โ โGoogle is not indexing our pages,โ โour site is slow,โ โour content is not ranking,โ โour local visibility is weak,โ or โwe need to understand how AI search changes SEO.โ
My work is practical and hands-on. I audit the site, identify what is blocking visibility, and then help clean up the technical, content, and structural issues that are holding it back.
That can include crawlability, indexing, redirects, 404s, duplicate content, thin content, metadata, internal linking, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, image optimization, Google Search Console issues, Bing Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics setup, Yoast SEO configuration, Cloudflare setup, and WordPress performance cleanup.
I have been building and optimizing websites since 1994 and working with open-source content management systems since 1999, including WordPress, Drupal, Movable Type, Plone, Squarespace, and other CMS platforms. I am comfortable working inside older, messy, inherited sites as well as newer builds that need a stronger SEO foundation.
I also work with the newer AI search layer: AI SEO, GEO, AEO, AIO, LLM SEO, LLMO, generative search optimization, and search everywhere optimization. In plain English, that means making your site clearer, better structured, more authoritative, and easier for systems like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Bing, and other answer engines to understand, summarize, and cite.
I use AI tools carefully as part of my workflow, especially for metadata, content expansion, keyword coverage, topic gaps, FAQs, title and description variants, and improving page clarity. I do not use AI as a substitute for SEO judgment. It is a tool, not a strategy.
Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization are also part of my background. I help businesses align their websites, service pages, location pages, business profiles, categories, services, photos, and structured data so their local presence is cleaner and more consistent.
My SEO philosophy is simple: better sites tend to perform better. Fast pages, clean structure, useful content, accurate metadata, proper schema, strong internal links, crawlable architecture, and trustworthy signals still matter. Shortcuts usually create more cleanup work later.
Recently, one client chose to work with me instead of Neil Patelโs team because they wanted direct, senior-level SEO help rather than a large-agency process.
If your site has technical SEO problems, indexing issues, weak local visibility, slow pages, schema gaps, messy redirects, thin content, or unclear AI search visibility, I can help diagnose the problem and turn it into a practical plan.
SEO Performance
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
SEO Setup & Configuration
Google Search Console
Yoast SEO
SEMrush
Google Webmaster Central
Search Engine Marketing
Google Search
Website Optimization
WordPress
Search Engine Indexing Optimization
Brandon R.
Mechanicsville, Virginia
$35/hr
5.0
33 jobs
Hello, my name is Brandon. I'm a Top-Rated Plus AI automation specialist, SEO content writer, and newsletter publisher with nearly a decade of experience, 2M+ published words, and page-one rankings across competitive industries. I also build and run my own platforms and products, so I'm not just building systems for clients; I'm using them myself every day.
Want to learn more about how we can work together? Let's schedule a time to talk!
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SEO Content (Legal, Finance, Health Care, Mental Health and More!)
I've been producing SEO content for nearly a decade, well before AI, working with award-winning agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and professionals across legal, healthcare, accounting, and real estate. I started specializing in legal content in 2018 with On The Map, Inc., and have since worked with my own clients and heavy hitters in the SEO content & legal marketing industries.
I love analysis just as much as I enjoy creating content. For me, there's nothing like reviving a website from the grave of page 2 and bringing it to the glory of the #1 position on Google.
Content Automation
AI is everywhere. We can either fight it, or work with it to create amazing products. I choose the latter. I build world-class SEO/AEO content automation systems that research, fact-check, stay on brand, have low-to-very-low hallucination rates, and help you grow your brand while you sleep.
My systems use multi-agent architectures with model cascading, web scraping and data extraction pipelines, vector embeddings for semantic search, and headless browser automation; all wired into databases, APIs, and output adapters that deliver clean results to Google Sheets, Docs, or wherever your team works.
Newsletters
I publish newsletters with hundreds of thousands of followers; with a casual, opinionated editorial voice. I handle everything end to end: sourcing, writing, HTML email design, audience growth, and publishing through Beehiiv.
If you need someone who understands newsletter strategy, editorial voice development, and content pipeline design from the inside, I've been doing it with my own money on the line.
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Content & SEO Skills: SEO, AEO, GEO, content writing, deep research, competitive analysis, data analysis, newsletter publishing, HTML email design, fact-checking/compliance workflows, editorial voice development, content pipeline design
Automation & Technical Skills: AI automation building, agentic workflows, multi-agent systems/model cascading, web scraping/data extraction, database design, vector embeddings/semantic search, API implementation, Google Sheets/Docs API integration, OAuth/authentication flows, headless browser automation, webhooks
AI Stack: Claude Code, OpenCode, OpenAI, Gemini, open-source models
Hosting & Dev Stack: Vercel, Replit, Cloudflare, Supabase, PostgreSQL, pgvector, Next.js, Expo/React Native, TypeScript, Flask/Python, Wix, WordPress, Trigger.dev
Industries: Legal, healthcare, mental health, SaaS, manufacturing & logistics, recruiting, real estate, accounting
Search Engine Optimization
Content Editing
About Us Page
Legal Writing
Search Engine Marketing
Inbound Marketing
Content Strategy
Website Copywriting
Content Writing
R
SQL
Excel Formula
Tableau
WordPress
Real Estate Marketing
Syed O.
Ashburn, Virginia
$30/hr
4.8
390 jobs
๐ Top Rated Plus Freelancer | โญ 100% Job Success | ๐ 350+ Successfully Completed Projects | ๐ผ 10+ Years of Full-Stack Web Development Experience
I help local businesses, eCommerce brands, startups, and agencies get found on Google, generate more leads, convert visitors into customers, and grow their revenue through WordPress websites, Laravel applications, Shopify stores, Local SEO, Technical SEO, API Integrations, and high-performance web solutions.
As a Full-Stack PHP & Laravel Developer, I specialize in building fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-focused websites and web applications. From custom WordPress development and WooCommerce stores to Laravel applications, REST API integrations, website maintenance, and bug fixing, I deliver reliable solutions that help businesses grow online.
My clients consistently value my reliability, clear communication, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex technical challenges. Whether you need a Laravel developer, PHP programmer, WordPress expert, WooCommerce developer, Shopify expert, API integration specialist, website maintenance, bug fixing, or Local SEO expert, I'm committed to delivering high-quality solutions that help your business succeed.
My Core Expertise
โ Full-Stack PHP Development
โ Laravel Development & Custom Web Applications
โ WordPress Development & Customization
โ WooCommerce Development & Customization
โ Shopify Development & Theme Customization
โ REST API & Third-Party API Integration
โ Website Maintenance & Ongoing Support
โ Website Bug Fixing & Troubleshooting
โ Custom PHP Development & Legacy Code Support
โ Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, PayPal & More)
โ MySQL Database Design & Optimization
โ JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 & Responsive Web Development
โ Website Speed Optimization & Core Web Vitals
โ Technical SEO, On-Page SEO & Local SEO
โ Google Business Profile (GBP) Optimization
โ GoHighLevel (GHL) CRM, Funnels & Automation
โ Website Migration, Hosting, Security & Backups
Why Clients Choose Me
โ Top Rated Plus Freelancer with 100% Job Success
โ 330+ Successfully Completed Projects
โ Clean, Secure & Scalable Code
โ Fast Communication & On-Time Delivery
โ Business-Focused Solutions That Drive Results
โ Long-Term Website Maintenance & Technical Support
Let's build a fast, secure, and scalable solution for your business.
WordPress Development
WordPress Website Design
Elementor
WordPress Bug Fix
Divi
WordPress
WordPress e-Commerce
HTML5
CSS
WordPress Theme
WordPress Plugin
WordPress Landing Page
WordPress Malware Removal
WordPress Customization
WordPress Optimization
Hafiz U.
Woodbridge, Virginia
$35/hr
4.6
304 jobs
โช Top-Rated WordPress Website Developer โช Clear Pricing & Timely Delivery โช 15 Days Free Support
Is your website slow, not ranking on Google, or failing to convert visitors into customers?
I help startups, local businesses, agencies, and ecommerce brands fix exactly that with high-performing websites built for speed, SEO, and conversions.
With 10+ years and 260+ projects delivered, I specialize in building and optimizing WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, and Squarespace websites that are fast, scalable, and built to generate results.
๐ป WORDPRESS & ELEMENTOR DEVELOPMENT
I build modern WordPress websites using Elementor and WooCommerce, focused on performance, SEO, and conversions.
โ WordPress website design & WordPress developer services
โ Elementor web design, Elementor Pro & Elementor landing pages
โ WooCommerce website development & ecommerce setup
โ WordPress speed optimization (90+ PageSpeed focus)
โ SEO-friendly structure, clean architecture & secure builds
โ WordPress migrations, fixes, and maintenance
๐ SHOPIFY DEVELOPMENT (HIGH-CONVERTING STORES)
I create conversion-focused Shopify websites and landing pages that are built to sell.
โ Shopify website design & Shopify developer services
โ Shopify landing page design & CRO optimization
โ Shopify SEO setup & product page optimization
โ Shopify speed optimization & performance improvements
โ Custom Shopify sections, theme customization & integrations
โ Ecommerce website development focused on conversions
๐ WEBFLOW DEVELOPMENT
Clean, modern, and scalable Webflow websites designed for performance and SEO.
โ Webflow website design & Webflow developer services
โ Figma to Webflow conversion (pixel-perfect builds)
โ Webflow CMS setup & dynamic content structures
โ Webflow SEO optimization & Core Web Vitals improvements
โ High-performing landing pages for SaaS & agencies
๐งฉ WIX & SQUARESPACE DEVELOPMENT
Modern, mobile-first websites that are easy to manage and built for visibility.
โ Wix website design, Wix developer & Wix SEO
โ Wix redesign & Wix Studio customization
โ Squarespace website design & Squarespace developer
โ Squarespace 7.1 redesigns & landing pages
โ SEO-friendly structure & mobile optimization
๐ SEO, SPEED & CRO OPTIMIZATION
Every website I build is engineered for performance from day one.
โ Website speed optimization (Core Web Vitals improvements)
โ On-page SEO, technical SEO audits & fixes
โ CRO (conversion rate optimization) for higher sales
โ Schema markup, meta optimization & structured data
โ Google My Business setup & local SEO optimization
โ PageSpeed optimization (6s โ under 2s improvements)
๐ LANDING PAGE DEVELOPMENT
High-converting landing pages designed for ads, lead generation, and product launches.
โ Shopify, WordPress, Webflow & Wix landing pages
โ Conversion-focused UX/UI structure
โ Fast-loading, mobile-optimized designs
โ Built for PPC, SEO, and organic traffic
WHY 261 CLIENTS CHOSE ME
๐ Top Rated on Upwork โ consistent 5-star reviews across 260+ projects
โก Speed & SEO built in โ not bolted on after the fact
๐ฑ Mobile-first on every build โ looks perfect on every device
๐ Clean, secure, documented code โ no bloat, no plugin nightmares
๐ I hit deadlines โ clear milestones, no surprises, no excuses
๐ฌ Transparent communication โ you always know what's happening and why
๐ค Long-term partner mindset โ I'm invested in your growth beyond launch day
๐ก๏ธ 15 days free post-launch support โ included on every single project
Send me your website or project details, and Iโll review it and share clear, actionable improvements within 24 hours.
Let's discuss.
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On-Page SEO
Search Engine Optimization
PHP
Shopify
WordPress
WooCommerce
Squarespace
Wix
Webflow
Weebly
BigCommerce
Framer
Ecommerce Website Development
Kajabi
CMS Development
WordPress Development
Page Speed Optimization
Elementor
Landing Page Design
Figma to Webflow Plugin
Russell M.
Herndon, Virginia
$145/hr
4.9
90 jobs
Iโm a full-time SEO expert and AI strategy consultant who has developed and managed data-driven SEO programs for national brands, e-commerce stores, tech startups, medical practices, and mid-sized law firms across the U.S.
Over the last few years, Iโve expanded my work beyond traditional SEO integrating AI automation, AI-enhanced research workflows, LLM-powered content optimization, and custom AI systems that help clients scale faster and operate more efficiently.
Whether you're launching a new venture or optimizing an established operation, my combination of SEO expertise and AI innovation helps businesses grow smarter, faster, and more profitably.
Here are some results I've gotten clients recently:
- Education e-commerce site: +78% traffic in 6 months
- Financial services startup: +30% traffic in 3 months
- National dermatology practice: +250% traffic in 6 months
- Automated research workflows: Real-time keyword insights that speed up execution
- Improved AI Search visibility: Clients landing in AI Overviews and new AI search result formats across multiple high-value keywords
=== Testimonials from other Upwork clients ===
โฌฅ "Russell and his team were such an amazing help with the SEO audit they conducted for our site. They created a straight-forward, comprehensive plan of action for optimizing our SEO, which we were able to implement quickly and easily with their instructions. They were very communicative and we were very impressed with their speed on the project. Would definitely recommend!"
โฌฅ โIt was evident from the very beginning that Russell wanted to see our company succeed as much as we did. Before, we had trouble finding potential clients. Now without lifting a finger, we have a stream of interested leads coming to our doorstep every day."
โฌฅ "Russell is a professional above all else. He clearly explained to me what he'll do, why he'll do it, and what to expect. After less than a week, I'm already starting to see positive results and increased traffic from the work he's done!."
=== I specialize in bringing in high-converting organic traffic to your website ===
I offer the following services:
SEO Services
โ Link building
โ Keyword research + AI-augmented keyword clustering
โ SEO audits (technical, on-page, content, AI-readiness)
โ On-page & technical SEO
โ Competitor analysis
โ Content strategy & consulting
โ Schema & structured data optimization
AI Strategy & Innovation
โ Building AI-enhanced research workflows
โ Automating SEO reporting and data pipelines
โ AI tools for content production & quality control
โ LLM fine-tuning guidance for SEO use cases
I typically work with clients long-term on a monthly retainer to consistently grow organic traffic.
I also offer one-time SEO and AI strategy audits, including a complete action plan and limited implementation.
=== Why Me ===
I intentionally partner with a small number of clients so I can go deepโresearching, planning, and optimizing each campaign with precision. By combining modern SEO best practices with innovative AI solutions, I deliver results that are not only strong, but scalable.
Youโll receive clear communication, transparent deliverables, and in-depth reporting so you always understand the why behind every action and the ROI behind every improvement.
Iโd love the opportunity to help you grow your traffic, improve your operations, and modernize your marketing with the power of SEO + AI.
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
SEO Strategy
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Google Search Console
Moz
Yoast SEO
SEO Writing
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